What will the weather be doing on Sunday for Christmas?

Islamic State has reportedly claimed responsibility for the Berlin truck attack that left at least 12 people dead.

The Porirua community is rallying around their local Santa after his sack was stolen just weeks before Christmas.

At Christmas, Korean families eat kimchi and drink rice cake soup, chef Alex Kim says.

COMMENT: No matter how young your child is, there are lots of ways you can stay connected. And it's very important you do stay in your child's life.

Anthony Hill-Tamihana, who has been struggling to find a job, needs City Mission's help this year to give his sons and wife a "nice" Christmas.

COMMENT: We're entering that time of year when I remind people to be kind to atheists. Remember, Christmas capitalism has room for all of us.

New Zealand Christmas dinner is not just about ham and turkey, but kimchi, lechon and tequila too, a Massey University sociologist says.

A mother is livid after Santa promised her son a toy that would blow the Christmas budget.

Yuletide traditions are not only passed down from generation to generation, but from country to country, often in places that don't have a Christian tradition.

A third of Kiwi shoppers stress about finding their partner the perfect present at Christmas, according to a recent survey.

While you might be raiding your local stores for Hatchimals, millionaire parents are spending up to $35k on presents for each of their kids.

Trisha, a mother-of-three has come to the Auckland City Mission to help ease the stress of Christmas this year.

Weeds can be a challenge to get under control in the smallest of backyards, let alone on a 136ha reserve.

Tristram Clayton talks to families as they reunite at the Auckland Airport this Christmas.

Organisers of a Christmas fireworks show in Taranaki say anyone who thinks they were hit by debris should contact them.

Edible gifts need not be sweet - try savoury sauerkraut too.

A boy dubbed "The Kindergarten Bomber" is accused of planting a nail bomb near a Christmas market in Germany.

COMMENT: Christmas is an official holiday pass to do what you want.

Why does Santa wear red and why do we kiss under mistletoe? The mysteries of Christmas unwrapped.

COMMENT: In New Zealand this summer, perspective is the universal gift.

A popular Kiwi campsite was closed for three weeks after an ant infestation.

From Hawai'i to Dipton - the new Prime Minister is quickly proving to be from a different mould than the man he succeeded.

For now, we wish you good reading, fine weather, safe driving and a happy Christmas.

Quake ravaged Kaikoura is doing its best to embrace the Christmas spirit.

School aged children don't know Mike King as the funny man, he's instead the guy on stage telling them it's ok to talk about problems and to ask for help.

Consumer watchdog is calling for an investigation into retailers sales tactics in the lead up to Christmas, saying consumers are being misled.

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki has a Christmas message for all New Zealand, calling on men to drop their egos, treat women with respect and "man up".

Grandma mind the eggnog and little Timmy beware the shiny new skateboard, as Christmas Day is dangerous.

COMMENT: The best deal in the sales is the one you don't buy.